Philippine Popular Culture Quiz 2

What defines contemporary trends in popular culture?

• Historical significance

• Current preferences occurring within the same time period

• Cultural traditions

• Economic factors

Which of the following is an example of a "flop" in popular culture?

• Titanic

• Cats

• Star Wars

• The Fault in Our Stars

Fads in popular culture are characterized by:

• Long-lasting appeal

• Significant following but short lifespan

• Universal acclaim

• Cult following

Which of the following best describes a "sleeper hit"?

• A popular culture icon that is widely recognized from the start

• An icon that gains fame over time after a weak start

• A trend that is immediately successful

• A cultural phenomenon that is only appreciated by niche audiences

What is the primary factor that contributes to the creation of cult followings in popular culture?

• Mass media exposure

• The devotion of fans to specific subcultures

• Economic success

• Government endorsement

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of blockbuster materials in popular culture?

• Widely acclaimed

• Memorialized for aesthetics and creativity

• Limited audience appeal

• Significant impact on culture

Parodies in popular culture are primarily intended to:

• Create original content

• Imitate or satirize existing works

• Promote new trends

• Document historical events

Sampling in music refers to:

• The creation of entirely new songs

• The reuse of a portion of a song in another recording

• The performance of live music

• The imitation of a musical style

Which of the following is an example of a high culture icon?

• Lea Salonga

• Flappy Bird

• Tamagotchi

• Justice League

The term "celebrification" refers to:

• The process of becoming a celebrity through talent

• The process of gaining fame through association or infamy

• The decline of celebrity status

• The creation of fictional characters